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304. Dioptase. Crystaline

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Dana number

61.1.3.1

Chemical formula

Cu₆(Si₆O₁₈).6H₂O

Crystal class

Hexagonal

Mohs hardness

5

Specific gravity

3.28-3.35

Collected in

Unknown, Namibia

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